Lila M. Spindler, age 81 of Eau Galle, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Pepin Health and Rehab in Pepin surrounded by her family.

Lila was born on May 2, 1934 in Menomonie to Louis and Jane (Styer) Knopps. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1952. Lila married Charlie Spindler on September 1, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie. After marriage, Lila and Charlie took over the family farm on Hwy 10 in the Town of Durand, where they raised their family. Lila was an active member of the Holy Rosary Church and PCCW. She was a founder of the original Lima Cook Book. In 1985, Lila and Charlie moved to their home on Lake Eau Galle, where they lived for the last 30 years. In June, Lila joined Charlie at the Pepin Health and Rehab in Pepin, where she remained the rest of her life.

One of Lila’s highlights in her life was her hosting the family at the lake home every summer, on weekends and holidays. She enjoyed baking and cooking, she will also be remembered for her homemade cinnamon rolls. Lila took pride in her garden and raspberries, she made homemade grape and dandelion wine. She enjoyed going with Charlie to the casinos and playing cards with friends.

Lila is survived by her husband of 62 years; Charlie, six children; Kris (Craig) Unser of Durand, Sue Greuel of Eau Claire, Rod (Missie), Pat (Tom) Trainor, Bob (Leah), Michelle (Brad) Olsen, all of Durand, one daughter-in-law; Sandy (John) Andress of Durand, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two sisters; Phyllis Miller of Madison and Doris Corbett of Staples, MN, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and three children; Mary (stillborn), Michael, and David Spindler.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand with Rev. Paul Bosco officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Michelle Peterson November 30, 2015, at 12:02pm

   So very sorry for your loss

2. Judi & Gary Bauer November 28, 2015, at 7:12am

   Our sympathy to the Spindler family in the loss of your mom/grandmother. She was a special lady.

3. Ron and Kathy Spindler November 26, 2015, at 7:25am

   Our deepest sympathy to your family. Love Ron, Kathy, Joe and Abby Spindler

4. Herman and LaRae Grotzinger November 23, 2015, at 12:29pm

   We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful women she was. May the Good Lord grant you His peace.

5. Dave prissel November 22, 2015, at 2:38pm

   Sorry to hear of your mom's passing,lots of prayers to all of the family. Dave,sharon, and family.

6. Jeff & Gloria Schwabenlander November 22, 2015, at 12:54pm

   Kris,Craig and the Spindler family
   Our love and sympathy to all of you? We hold dear our memories at the " Lake House" and being so graciously welcomed to join the Spindler family at Lila and Charlie's to share a meal and fellowship with the family. Bless you all with peace and comfort .

7. Jack & Donna Barber November 22, 2015, at 11:20am

   So sorry for your loss~~ Deepest Sympathy to all !!

8. Chuck & Rosanne Reckin November 21, 2015, at 5:33pm

   Our deepest sympathy to all of Lila's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

9. Carol and Rick Richardson November 21, 2015, at 2:37pm

   Sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sympathy and will keep you in prayer.

10. Joe and Jackie November 21, 2015, at 9:41am

    A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. With deepest sympathy.

11. Deb and Tom Sinz November 21, 2015, at 6:37am

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother......your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

12. John Judy part November 21, 2015, at 4:37am

    Our prayers are with you all

13. Marty & Diane Prissel November 20, 2015, at 6:24pm

    Heartfelt sympathy to the family.

14. Jean Gardner November 20, 2015, at 5:21pm

    Condolences to all of Lila's family. May she RIP. Prayers for her and entire family.

15. Larry and Rita Gruber November 20, 2015, at 4:15pm

    So sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed by all of you. Will keep her in our prayers.

16. Carol & Jerry Unser Sr. November 20, 2015, at 4:13pm

    Death of your parents are the hardest things to deal with, we will always be there for you. Your mom will always be remembered by our family as the best, " Eau Galle Shrimp maker in the Country". God Bless her.

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